Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Manchester. Classes run at Newton House Adult Learning Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 38 weeks, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Level 1. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a level 1 functional skills english qualification is a recognised step on that path. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can confirm the right level and plan your learning.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll read and understand different types of texts, including letters, emails, and articles.
You'll write clearly for different purposes and audiences.
You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
You'll listen carefully and respond appropriately in discussions.
You'll speak clearly and confidently in straightforward situations.
You'll identify the main points and ideas in spoken and written information.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Newton House Adult Learning Centre. Sessions cover reading, writing, and speaking and listening through practical tasks and exercises. Assessment is by externally set and marked tests, plus a speaking and listening assessment. You'll sit a reading test and a writing test. The speaking and listening component is assessed by your tutor.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newton House Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken communication required
Care assistant: reading care plans and writing notes daily
Retail assistant: handling written instructions and customer queries
Warehouse operative: reading safety signs and completing paperwork
Receptionist: writing emails and speaking with visitors
School support assistant: reading and writing support for pupils
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English Level 2: the level that employers and colleges most commonly accept as a GCSE English equivalent. A natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE English Language: available at some adult learning centres if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, ESOL courses build the same skills in a different context.
